Northern cities lead UK growth in hospitality outlets
The bar and restaurant sector in Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds is growing at rates more than double those of London, according to new data from research specialist CGA. Northern cities dominate a new league table of hospitality growth, occupying six of the top eight places, with independent operators leading the surge as some casual dining …
Finalists announced in Double Dutch competition at bar show
The finalists have been announced in a competition run with Double Dutch Drinks as part of this year’s Northern Restaurant & Bar show. Vying for the prize of a VIP visit to the Netherlands will be: Hamish Smith from Neighbourhood in Leeds Mycol Cavalieri from Coco Tang in Nottingham Leah Jones from Mr Cooper’s in …
Tuscan spirits brands set sights on UK cocktail bars
Spirits brands from Tuscany have been working together to build distribution in the UK, including a collaboration with Waeska bar at London’s Mandrake Hotel. They include Peter in Florence, a London dry gin distilled in Tuscany almost exclusively with botanicals from the region, including juniper and iris petals. Imported into the UK by Strongwells, it …
Havana Club to release smoky rum in UK
A limited-edition rum finished in smoky whisky casks has been unveiled by Havana Club as part of its Tributo collection. Only 2,500 bottles have been released of Havana Club Tributo 2018, a new blend created from rums kept in 60-year-old casks and part-finished in barrels that previously held smoky malt whiskies, giving it a subtle …
